Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce

Ladysmith Little Theatre Presents: Say Ahhh
2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Little Theatre
Say Ahhh
Written by Michael Banks
Directed by Lyndon B.

February 20 – March 9, 2025

Have you ever wanted to be a doctor? Even for just a day? What could possibly – outrageously – go wrong?
Stanley White is a tourist visiting an island community when he consults Doctor Black, the only local physician, for a prescription. White is a playwright who has always wanted to be a doctor. Black is an amateur playwright who needs to attend the dress rehearsal of his first play tomorrow (Saturday) being held off island. He persuades White to take over his practice for the day, overcoming White’s obvious reticence with lots of reassurance and minimizing the risks. What follows is a parade of wacky patients seeking treatment from the hapless fake doctor who has problems of his own.

Wilson & Co. Springtime Workshop: Make Your Own Wall Vase
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00
Welcome spring by crafting your own hanging wall vase using a slab of clay!

Please note, this is not a 2 day event, but rather two date options offered. Celebrate the season of renewal by creating your own hanging wall vase! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll start with a slab of clay and learn how to shape it into a beautiful wall pocket—perfect for displaying fresh flowers, dried arrangements, small plants, or even for stylish storage.
Bring your creativity and any materials you’d like to use for stamping or adding texture—think lace, leaves, buttons, or carved wood. We’ll guide you through the process, from forming your vase to adding decorative details that reflect your personal style.
No prior experience needed—just a love for making and a bit of springtime inspiration!
You will have a selection of glazes to choose from! We will dry, glaze and fire your pieces and they will be available for pick up within 3-4 weeks of the workshop.
Bring a friend, partner, or come solo and meet new people as you enjoy an evening of creativity. Spaces are limited, so sign up today to reserve your spot!
Details:
Date: March 12 or 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: 411A 1st Avenue, Ladysmith
Cost: $78 (includes all materials and kiln firing)
Ages: 16 and up

Reel Spirituality: A film series featuring 4 Oscar Nominated Movies
2025-03-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Ladysmith First United Church, 232 High Street, ladysmith

Ladysmith Musical Arts presents Arrowsmith Big Band
2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:00
Get ready for an electrifying night of jazz, swing, and soul-stirring melodies.
Live Jazz music in Ladysmith! All ages are welcome! Bayview Brewing Company beer will be on tap that night! A limited number of tickets are available for $30$ at the door. To secure their spot, they should get their tickets from ladysmithmusicalarts.com.

Ladysmith Makers Market
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Eagles Hall, 921-1st Ave, Ladysmith , Canada

Country Music Party
2025-03-15 19:00 - 23:30 | Aggie Hall
The Country Music Party of the year is coming to Lady Smith! Come on down to Aggie Hall at 7 pm on March 15th. Live music from Bryce Allan drinks from Red Truck Beer, make sure you get all geared with your boots and Hats. Tickets HERE!

Cowichan Emergency Preparedness EXPO
2025-03-17 09:00 - 15:00
Cowichan Emergency Management is developing a “Cowichan Emergency Preparedness EXPO” that is planned to hit Transfer Beach on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. More details to follow

Old Town Bakery Cinnamon Bun Challenge
2025-03-23 14:00 - 16:00
Calling all cinnamon bun lovers! We’re challenging YOU to eat a cinnamon bun… like a REALLY BIG cinnamon bun.Next month, put your appetite to the test and try to finish off an 8-pound cinnamon bun as fast as you can at our inaugural Ladysmith Cinnamon Bun Challenge. Each team will be tasked with fundraising min. $250 for the LRCA Food Bank before taking on the ultimate challenge: eating 8 pounds of ooey gooey cinnamon bun goodness and vanilla cream cheese frosting faster than the competition. Event DetailsSunday, March 23, 2pmAt Aggie Hall Ladysmith How To EnterSubmit your team application here https://www.oldtownbakery.ca/cinnamon-bun-challenge and we’ll randomly select 20 teams to participate. Deadline to apply is Sunday, February 23, with accepted participants contacted on Tuesday, February 25. (Please only one application per team).Spectator tickets will be released closer to the event date! More details coming soon.

Chamber Business Mixer
2025-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Left Coast Fashion, 432 First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A5 , Canada
Who’s excited for our March Business Mixer hosted by @leftcoastfashions ?!👗✨
🗓️Date: March 26th, 2025
⏰Time: 4PM-6PM
📍Location: Left Coast Fashion & Design (432 1st Avenue)
Step into the world of style and connections at Left Coast Fashion & Design! Get ready for an evenine of networkin; that promises to elevate your business game. Mix and mingle with fellow Chamber Members and discover new opportunities to grow your network. Don’t miss out – bring a dazzling door prize to spotlight your business! Don’t forget your name tag and business cards—come ready to connect and make an impression!🤩
RSVP’s Appreciated

Ladysmith Gallery: Natural Elements
2025-04-02 10:00 - 2025-04-23 16:00 | Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
An art show that celebrates the timeless bond we share with the natural world.
Explore the profound connection between nature and humanity at Natural Elements, an art show that celebrates the timeless bond we share with the natural world. Featuring works of art in a variety of mediums—including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and textiles—this exhibition captures the beauty, power, and harmony of the elements around us.
Earth, air, fire, and water have long been sources of inspiration for artists, shaping their creative visions and anchoring their works in the essence of life itself.
Celebrate the artistry of nature and its enduring influence on humanity through this captivating collection. Let the elements speak to you and awaken your connection to the world around you.

LDBA's Outrageous Evening
2025-04-05 | Aggie Hall
Outrageous Evening is happening Saturday April 5th. Show Ladysmith what you’ve got and throw down in our annual Lip-sync Battle SATURDAY APRIL 5TH at Aggie Hall.

Visit the LDBA website or follow the link below for tickets!!!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/outrageous-evening-tickets…

Ladysmith Pride Society 90's Baby Dance
2025-04-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Eagles Hall, 921-1st Ave, Ladysmith , Canada

Ladysmith Chamber AGM
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00
You’re invited to the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce 2025 AGM!
Join fellow Chamber Members, Directors, and Staff as we celebrate the milestones, hard work, and progress that have shaped the past year—and get a sneak peek at what’s ahead. Chamber Members in good standing can cast their votes, and nominations are open for 1 Board of Director position.
Plus, don’t miss our special guest speaker, Fiona Famulak, President & CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, sharing valuable insights!
Bio: Fioana Famulak, CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce
DATE: Thursday, April 10, 2025
TIME: 5pm – 7pm (doors open at 4:30)
LOCATION: Microtel by Wyndham Oyster Bay
COST: $50+GST Per Person for Chamber Members
REGISTER HERE by Friday, April 04 2024
Menu: Lemon Artichoke Chicken, Island Salad, Rice Pilaf, Seasoned Mixed Veggies, Dessert, Tea/Coffee
Cash Bar

Ladysmith Eagles Spring Craft Fair
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Fraternal Order of Eagles #2101, 921 !st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3, Canada

Ladysmith Chemainus Spring Art Escape
2025-04-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-13 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for the Spring Art Escape!
A FREE self-guided tour where you can explore the beauty of Ladysmith and Chemainus over two exciting days. With 17 locations and over 150 artists showcasing their incredible talents, this is a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind- works of original art while enjoying the stunning views along the route.
Don’t miss out!

Download the Brochure & Map

WorkBC Centre
2025-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Eagles Hall, 921-1st Ave, Ladysmith , Canada
YOU’RE INVITED! Join us at our Ladysmith Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16th. Connect with employers & explore exciting career opportunities!

Need help preparing your resume? Register for FREE WorkBC Employment Services: 250-924-2884 / centre-ladysmith@workbc.ca

Ladysmith Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Transfer Beach

Joyful Easter Celebration
2025-04-19 13:30 - 15:30
Joyful country jazz; lively Easter music presented by Ken Oakes, Steve Avram, and Gordon Radon.
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Location: Thanks A Latte 10862 Chemainus Road, Saltair BC
Suggested donation: $10.00
For further information contact Ken Oakes at kenoakes@gmail.com.

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
2025-04-20 06:00 - 22:00 | Transfer Beach Amphitheatre

Spring Clean up Week
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-28

Ladysmith Chamber Chat: Tariffs & Trade: Navigating U.S. Market Challenges
2025-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Tariffs & Trade: Navigating U.S. Market Challenges
Join us for an enlightening Chamber Chat on Tariffs featuring Brady Calancie from Export Navigator.
Trade uncertainty isn’t on the horizon—it’s already here. With shifting tariffs and evolving U.S.-Canada trade policies affecting businesses, staying informed and prepared is more important than ever.
Join Brady Calancie from Export Navigator for a straight-talking, practical session on what these changes mean for your business. Whether you’re actively involved in cross-border trade or just exploring new markets, this session will help you adapt, plan, and stay competitive.
What You’ll Gain:

The latest U.S. tariff updates and their impact on Canadian businesses
How cross-border trade and supply chains are being affected
Strategies to manage uncertainty and minimize risk
Resources to keep your business agile and competitive

Tariffs may be unpredictable, but your business strategy doesn’t have to be. Get expert insights, ask questions, and connect with other business owners navigating the same challenges.
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 11am to 12am
Location: 33 Roberts Street, Ladysmith
Cost: Members and Non-Members | Free
Reserve your spot today and take control of your trade strategy!

Federal All Candidates Meeting Nanaimo-Ladysmith
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00
Voters in the Nanaimo–Ladysmith riding are invited to attend an All Candidates Meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Coast Bastion Hotel in downtown Nanaimo.
Hosted in partnership by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association–Vancouver Island, and the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, this public event will provide an opportunity for community members to hear directly from the candidates vying to represent the riding in the upcoming provincial election.
The evening will feature moderated questions to all confirmed candidates, with time allocated for audience engagement as well. All declared candidates in the Nanaimo–Ladysmith riding will be invited to participate.
The format will focus on providing each candidate with equal time to speak, allowing for thoughtful discussion on key issues without direct debate. Our goal is to inform and engage the audience while ensuring a fair and constructive environment for all participants.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Stay informed. Get engaged. Make your vote count.
Special thank you to the Coast Bastion Hotel for being our host venue.
Special thank you to Vancouver Island Real Estate for your support of the event.

Ladysmith Gallery: ARTeSCAPES
2025-04-24 10:00 - 2025-05-04 16:00 | Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
New paintings by two artists who create uplifting, serene images that bring hope, joy & a moment’s escape.
About Esther Robison:
Esther Robison has always been interested in the Arts. Ever since she memorized the color chart in the first grade, she has been creating. Once she retired, Esther was inspired with the discovery of acrylics and pursued her dream of painting–now with the time to escape, study, experiment and find her style. On Gabriola Island, she met like-minded artists and became a founding member of the art collective, Group of Several.
About Barbara Hague:
Barbara’s formal art training came through an Art major while pursuing a degree in Education at the University of Alberta. This was further augmented throughout the years with university and community art courses. Her career in Art Education further developed her passion for the arts and helped her recognize her own need to follow the creative process. With retirement came the time and space to focus on her own love of painting.
As a long-time “West Coaster” and a resident of Gabriola Island, Barbara is constantly stimulated by the beauty of her surroundings. She uses her camera to record images which are often used as inspirations for her paintings.
Both artists will be on-site during this special 10 day exhibition.

Ladysmith Little Theatre Presents: Harvey
2025-04-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Ladysmith Little Theatre
Harvey
Written by Mary Chase
Directed by Alan Holmes

April 24 – May 11, 2025

Fed up with her brother Elwood and his best friend’s… eccentricities… socialite Veta attempts to have her brother committed to a mental institution. Trouble is, his best friend is a six-and-a-half-foot-tall, invisible rabbit. Chaos ensues in this comedy of errors, as everyone wants to know… who is Harvey?
Harvey, a Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase is a lesson about how important friendship really is and how loyalty must withstand every single challenge.
